based on 31 experiences from female travelers
I was in Cuba towards the Resorts with my family and the workers there were very nice to me and my family. I felt safe walking at night around by myself and met some great people from other countries.
Posted: July 19, 2025I welt safe when in groups, but that might be because I only speak rudimentary Spanish. The food was mainly chicken, rice and beans. It is very affordable, but can get repetitive after a couple of weeks. Especially for a vegan diet its not the best country. The people were amazing though, very mice and open to chat. And the country is beautiful and very interesting with its history. I don't think you get quite this authentic an experience in most countries anymore.
Posted: April 4, 2025Experienced: February, 2024Cuba is a much underrated country. It has so much to offer culture wise. The people are very friendly. It’s common to stay at peoples private houses, therefore one supports the locals. The food was great and I can’t say anything bad about Cuba. However as a woman I wouldn’t travel solo again because men are very forward in approaching and flirting.
Posted: July 11, 2024Experienced: July, 2024Kate
United States
Cuba was an amazing adventure. I entered homes as a guest and left as family. I saw beauty and hardship. I was overwhelmed by warmth and kindness. My new & temporary family and neighbors watched out for me, we shared stories and laughs. I ate amazing food. I experienced delight. I couldn’t see it all in one week, so I will definitely return. ❤️ I stayed in a Casa Particulare with a family and loved this experience. My Spanish was very limited and my host helped me with getting taxis and, in general, had the whole neighborhood watching out for me. I felt very safe the entire time traveling solo. The Cuban people are warm, friendly, and welcoming.
Posted: June 1, 2024Loved Havana! Definitely a special experience. A little hard to get around as I didn’t have any access to internet so got lost a few times but locals were very willing to help out and provide instructions. Spanish is crucial. Food was ok, cheap eats but good food was more expensive
Posted: May 29, 2024I loved the Humboldt National Parc. I felt very safe and just loved the tranquility and amazing nature. It was like a paradise on earth. It seemed as if there were almost no tourists at all and you could just walk down the cute little streets and enjoy the view over the amazing landscape.
Posted: March 18, 2024Based on 4 local experiences
Based on 4 local experiences
Havana all in all is a safe city, compared to other LATAM cities. It used to be very safe, but this past few years it has gotten a bit dangerous. I wouldn't recommend walking alone at night or talking to strangers everywhere; most of them end up asking for money.
Posted: January 27, 2025Raquel
Havana is a dangerous city when you are a woman alone, especially at night. There are multiple cases of rape, murder, and kidnapping. The victims are usually women and children. However, this usually doesn't happen to tourists (I've never heard of a tourist being raped or murdered here), you might just be robbed. The security system is more effective for tourists than for locals, and you will have more protection than I, a local. In recent years, Havana has gone through many situations (political problems) that have left an impact on the people.
Posted: January 6, 2025